LegiMatch vs Casetext
Casetext alternative: fact-matched case research after the shutdown
Many small firms relied on Casetext for affordable, AI-assisted research. Since Casetext's research tools moved into CoCounsel, solo attorneys have been looking for something with the same spirit: modern search, fair pricing, no lock-in. LegiMatch is one option built for that.
| Feature | LegiMatch | Casetext |
|---|---|---|
| Find similar cases from a document | Yes | Was available (Parallel Search / CARA) |
| Match score with visible breakdown | Yes | Not offered publicly |
| Check a brief for bad law and invented citations | Yes, plus table of authorities | Was available (CARA, SmartCite) |
| Status | Active, monthly plans | Casetext research tools discontinued; Thomson Reuters offers CoCounsel |
| Price | From $99/month | CoCounsel: quote-based |
- Find similar cases from a document
- LegiMatch
- Yes
- Casetext
- Was available (Parallel Search / CARA)
- Match score with visible breakdown
- LegiMatch
- Yes
- Casetext
- Not offered publicly
- Check a brief for bad law and invented citations
- LegiMatch
- Yes, plus table of authorities
- Casetext
- Was available (CARA, SmartCite)
- Status
- LegiMatch
- Active, monthly plans
- Casetext
- Casetext research tools discontinued; Thomson Reuters offers CoCounsel
- Price
- LegiMatch
- From $99/month
- Casetext
- CoCounsel: quote-based
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Competitor pricing is estimated by third parties; confirm with the vendor.
Casetext may be better if…
- You want the full Thomson Reuters ecosystem
LegiMatch is a fit if…
- You liked CARA-style 'find cases like my brief' search
- You want a simple monthly subscription
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Casetext?
Thomson Reuters acquired Casetext in 2023. Its AI assistant became CoCounsel, which Thomson Reuters now sells with Westlaw content, and the standalone Casetext research service was retired.
Is there a tool like CARA that finds cases from my brief?
Yes. LegiMatch reads an uploaded complaint, brief or fact summary and returns up to 100 similar decisions, ranked by a match score you can inspect.
Casetext is a trademark of its owner. LegiMatch is independent and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by the owner of Casetext.